Malvidin (chloride)

Malvidin is an O-methylated anthocyanidin responsible for the pigments in grapes and blueberries. It demonstrates antioxidant capacity with free radical scavenging properties in vitro.^1,2 It also exhibits antihypertensive activity by inhibiting angiotensin I-converting enzyme, anti-inflammatory effects by blocking the NF-κB pathway, antiproliferative properties by inhibiting various tumor cell lines, and counteracts oxidative stress in neuronal cells.^1,3,4

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1. Huang, W., Zhu, Y., Li, C., et al. Effect of blueberry anthocyanins malvidin and glycosides on the antioxidant properties in endothelial cells. Oxid. Med. Cell. Longev. 2016:1591803, (2016).

2. Cui, C., Zhang, S., You, L., et al. Antioxidant capacity of anthocyanins from Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Ait.) and identification of the major anthocyanins. Food Chem. 139(1-4), 1-8 (2013).

3. Andriambeloson, E., Magnier, C., Haan-Archipoff, G., et al. Natural dietary polyphenolic compounds cause endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation in rat thoracic aorta. J. Nutr. 128(12), 2324-2333 (1998).

4. Shih, P.H., Wu, C.H., Yeh, C.T., et al. Protective effects of anthocyanins against amyloid β-peptide-induced damage in neuro-2A cells. J. Agric. Food Chem. 59(5), 1683-1689 (2011).